Cotton (the bird body)
Fluffed cotton traps loads of air, which is the same reason it keeps both seeds and people cozy.
Cotton symbolizes comfort, purity and gentleness.
Original Botanical Art by Shirley Regev
A framed botanical wall art print of Shirley Regev’s original composition, arranged by hand from real leaves, pods, petals, and natural fibers.
Printed and framed to order, ready to hang when it arrives.
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Frame included · Ready to hang
Solid wood, gallery white
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Printed on premium luster paper with rich color and fine detail, protected behind a clear acrylic front, and set in a wood frame. Choose White, Black, or Red Oak.
Available in 10″×10″ and 16″×16″. Hanging hardware is included.
These measurements refer to the print size. The wood frame adds about 0.75″ on each side, so the framed piece is roughly 1.5″ wider and taller than the print.
Each piece is made to order. Estimated arrival in 5–12 business days. Returns are accepted within 30 days under our return policy.
“Every leaf, twig, petal, and seed becomes a brushstroke.”
It was the season of the pelicans' migration, and it was also the cotton harvest. At the same time I was working on a new children's book I had written, and the pelican was one of its central characters. The timing felt perfect.
The migrating birds, the freshly gathered cotton, and the story I was creating all came together naturally and inspired this artwork. These companions have been traveling together ever since, and I love the idea of them landing in someone's home and staying.
Shirley Regev
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The original composition was made entirely from real botanicals.
The Botanicals Behind the Artwork
Shirley arranged each leaf, pod, stem, and natural fiber by hand before photographing the finished composition.
Fluffed cotton traps loads of air, which is the same reason it keeps both seeds and people cozy.
Cotton symbolizes comfort, purity and gentleness.
Yellow is one of the easiest colors for bees to spot, so yellow petals are basically bee bait.
Yellow blooms carry friendship and cheer.
Tiny massed flowers pool their nectar so pollinators get a full meal from one convenient cluster.
Small pink blossoms mean admiration and gentle affection.
Lichen is a team-up of fungus and algae, and its presence usually means the local air is nice and clean.
Lichen and old branches symbolize patience and quiet endurance.
Bell-shaped flowers nod downward so their pollen stays dry and sheltered under the little hood.
Bluebells stand for humility, gratitude and constancy.
Silvery leaves owe their color to fine hairs that reflect harsh sun and lock in precious moisture.
Silver-grey foliage represents protection and healing.
A waxy coat on many leaves works like a raincoat, beading off water and blocking germs.
Green leaves signify renewal and steady hope.
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